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Akira Kurosawa

From Samurais to Gunslingers to Jedi: the Long Shadow of Akira Kurosawa

Yes, we’re still looking at the symbiotic relationship between post-war American and Japanese pop cultures. For the Japanese creators of anime, Walt Disney was an inspiration, as he made animated films that were great works of art, appealing to both adults and children. However, Japan produced a filmmaker that was to inspire generations of filmmakers in America and around the world.